THREE PLAYERS

TO WATCH

Chiefs QB Trent Green vs. Rams: Green (right) tries to keep the Chiefs' shaky hopes alive against his faltering former team.

Patriots RB Antowain Smith vs. Bills: Smith gouged his old team for 111 yards in Week 9. The Patriots probably will want him to do it again.

Texans K Kris Brown vs. Steelers: Brown missed 10 field-goal attempts at Heinz Field last year and bailed out for Houston's dome. Now he's back to test the tricky wind and bad sod again.

THE HONORS

Game of the week: Falcons at Bucs. Michael Vick never got loose the last time vs. the Bucs' dominating defense. He has to play a lot better - and probably will - for Atlanta to take over first place.

Dog of the week: Lions at Cardinals. Hardly anyone will waste a Sunday in Tempe to watch this brutal matchup. Those who do are being punished.

Upset of the week: Colts over Titans. Tony Dungy's defense is No. 2 in the league behind his old defense at Tampa. The Titans have won six of seven, but Steve McNair is hurt and Eddie George is toast.